30-05-2017 13:47 via theguardian.com

Beko issues tumble dryers safety alert over fire risk concerns

Firm to recall five models, including one found to have caused fatal blaze, and urges owners to stop using dryers and unplug themManufacturer Beko has issued a safety alert for thousands of tumble dryers over concerns they could burst into flames, including one model found to have caused a blaze that killed a mother of two.The company said it would be recalling five models, including the DCS85W – responsible for at least 20 blazes as well as the death in February 2016 of Mishell Moloney.Co
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